The final weekend of April brings one of the most concentrated event schedules of the spring across the Twin Cities.
Three professional sporting events, major theater productions, and a full slate of community programming are scheduled within overlapping windows, particularly on Saturday afternoon and evening. Movement between Minneapolis and St. Paul will define how this weekend is experienced.
This is a high-density weekend shaped by timing, proximity, and scale.
Below is MinneapoliMedia’s curated guide to April 25 through April 26, 2026.
Major Festivals and Featured Events
Party for the Planet (Earth Day Weekend)
Venue: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Address: 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul
Dates/Times: Saturday–Sunday | All Day
A large-scale Earth Day program featuring conservation exhibits, animal keeper talks, and family-focused environmental education.
Price: Free (donations encouraged)
Tickets: https://comozooconservatory.org
Notes: Continuous programming throughout the day. Peak attendance midday.
St. Paul Art Crawl (Spring Edition)
Primary Venues: Union Depot, Schmidt Artist Lofts, and sites including Urban Roots MN
Dates/Times: Friday–Sunday (peak Saturday–Sunday)
A multi-site arts event featuring regional artists, open studios, and gallery installations across St. Paul.
Price: Free
Tickets: https://stpaulartcollective.org
Spring Jam 2026
Venue: Coffman Memorial Union
Address: 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis
Time: Saturday | All Day
University of Minnesota’s annual campus festival featuring live performances, student programming, and attractions.
Price: Free
38th Annual Kiwanis Kite Fly
Venue: Oak Hill Park
Address: 3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St Louis Park
Time: Saturday | Daytime
Outdoor family event featuring kite flying, demonstrations, and open recreation.
Price: Free
Theater and Performing Arts
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Venue: Orpheum Theatre
Address: 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Showtimes: Multiple performances throughout weekend
Price: $50–$180
Tickets: https://hennepinarts.org
The Wizard of Oz
Venue: Children’s Theatre Company
Address: 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis
Showtimes: Matinee and evening
Price: $30–$90
Tickets: https://childrenstheatre.org
Romeo and Juliet (Metropolitan Ballet)
Venue: Fitzgerald Theater
Address: 10 E Exchange St, St Paul
Time: Sunday | Matinee and evening
Price: $35–$85
Live Music and Concerts
Dead Meadow
Venue: Turf Club
Address: 1601 University Ave W, St Paul
Time: Saturday evening
Price: $20–$35
Tickets: https://first-avenue.com
Barns Courtney (Unplugged)
Venue: Turf Club
Time: Sunday evening
Price: Starting ~$49
Brandon Lake
Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Address: 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Time: Sunday night
Price: $60–$150
Tickets: https://xcelenergycenter.com
Sports
Minnesota United FC vs. LAFC
Venue: Allianz Field
Address: 400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
Time: Saturday afternoon (approx. 12:30–1:45 PM)
Price: $40–$70+
Tickets: https://mnufc.com
Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars
Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Address: 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul
Time: Saturday late afternoon (approx. 4:30 PM)
Price: $130–$260+
Tickets: https://xcelenergycenter.com
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets (Game 4)
Venue: Target Center
Address: 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis
Time: Saturday evening (approx. 7:30 PM)
Price: $60–$160+
Tickets: https://targetcenter.com
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern (Baseball)
Venue: Siebert Field
Address: 1606 SE 8th St, Minneapolis
Time: Saturday afternoon
Price: $10–$20
Minnesota Roller Derby
Venue: Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Address: 175 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Time: Saturday | 6:00 PM
Price: $20–$35
Family and Community Activities
Water Safety Festival
Venue: Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center
Address: 1910 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday | All Day
Price: Free
Bandwidth Community Band Festival
Venue: Landmark Center
Address: 75 W 5th St, St Paul
Time: Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Price: Free
Earth Day Programming (Additional Sites)
Wood Lake Nature Center
Address: 6710 Lake Shore Dr, Richfield
Time: Saturday afternoon
Price: Free
Edina Earth Day Festival
Address: 4115 W 44th St, Edina
Time: Sunday afternoon
Price: Free
Curated Weekend Itineraries
High-Energy / Sports Track
Saturday Afternoon: Start at Allianz Field (MLS)
Saturday Late Afternoon: Transition to Xcel Energy Center (NHL)
Saturday Night: Target Center (NBA Playoffs)
Arts and Culture Track
Saturday: St. Paul Art Crawl + Spring Jam
Saturday Night: Theater (Orpheum or Children’s Theatre)
Sunday: Fitzgerald Theater (Ballet) + Landmark Center (Music Festival)
Family-Friendly Track
Saturday Morning: Como Park Zoo Earth Day programming
Saturday Afternoon: Kite Fly or Art Crawl
Sunday: Water Safety Festival + Bandwidth Festival
The Weekend Takeaway
This weekend operates under sustained overlap.
Saturday presents the highest concentration, with professional sports, live entertainment, and community programming occurring within intersecting time blocks across Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Transit corridors between the two cities will carry the impact, particularly along the Metro Green Line.
Minneapolis holds the evening density and playoff energy.
St. Paul carries continuous daytime programming and multi-site events.
The defining factor is not availability.
It is coordination.
Event Links and Tickets
Como Park Zoo: https://comozooconservatory.org
St. Paul Art Crawl: https://stpaulartcollective.org
Minnesota United FC: https://mnufc.com
Target Center: https://targetcenter.com
Xcel Energy Center: https://xcelenergycenter.com
First Avenue / Turf Club: https://first-avenue.com
Children’s Theatre Company: https://childrenstheatre.org
Hennepin Arts: https://hennepinarts.org
MinneapoliMedia | Community. Culture. Civic Life.
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